Fabric Yo-Yo’s

My beautiful mom, Elizabeth, on her wedding day. 

Today’s poem features a favorite decorative item in my house. It’s a Yo-Yo doilie that my mom made for me. I recently became interested in the history of the fabric yo-yo, and began to research them. I read a really interesting history of the yo~yo at Mitzi’s Miscellany. Read about the History of Yo~Yo’s Here.

My mom’s senior picture. 

My mom made this yo-yo doilie for me several years ago. 

Fabric Yo-Yo

Several years ago

Mom made a 

Yo-Yo doilie

for me

It’s lived in many places,

helping to make my house

a home

Lots of fabric circles 

sewn inward

making a puckery,

twirly, 

whirly,

pinwheel,

whirligig, 

round-about,

Yo-Yo doilie!

Vintage 1930-1940’s feed sack yo-yo quilted pillow that I purchased from eBay. 

A book that I purchased and am reading. Yo-yo’s were often made from feed sack fabrics. 

A table runner made from fabric yo-yo’s. Purchased from Etsy. 

Playing with yo-yo’s!

Now it’s time for another Poetry Break!  Tricia at The Miss Rumphius Effect is today’s Poetry Friday host. Please make sure that you visit to gather more poetry love!